Very sad news, and I hope everyone who enjoys our local craft beer scene will raise a glass in toast to one of the originators and innovators of that scene. I know I will. Cheers to Roc! And, on a personal note, that Dark English Mild was so freakin' good.
Although I am beyond sad to hear this news, it is only right that I am getting it straight from WNY's beer boss via the Cleveland Prost. What a beautifully written article, Will - Roc Brewing will be so missed and we wish everyone from Roc much success in their future endeavors. We actually met Chris years ago at a weekly beer sampling that would take place at the former Lindburger's in Penfield next to the Penfield Wegman's. At the time, besides Roc & Naked Dove, most of the brewers that participated each week were from NYS but not typically Rochester. One week, Chris of Roc Brewing was there with his unique menu of beers to sample and we were hooked! We enjoyed hearing of the start-up home brewing in his parents' kitchen firsthand from Chris that evening. We were happy to see Roc go on to be quite the success story over the years. Sorry for this Rochester loss, but cheers to what's next for all involved.
Very sad news, and I hope everyone who enjoys our local craft beer scene will raise a glass in toast to one of the originators and innovators of that scene. I know I will. Cheers to Roc! And, on a personal note, that Dark English Mild was so freakin' good.
Although I am beyond sad to hear this news, it is only right that I am getting it straight from WNY's beer boss via the Cleveland Prost. What a beautifully written article, Will - Roc Brewing will be so missed and we wish everyone from Roc much success in their future endeavors. We actually met Chris years ago at a weekly beer sampling that would take place at the former Lindburger's in Penfield next to the Penfield Wegman's. At the time, besides Roc & Naked Dove, most of the brewers that participated each week were from NYS but not typically Rochester. One week, Chris of Roc Brewing was there with his unique menu of beers to sample and we were hooked! We enjoyed hearing of the start-up home brewing in his parents' kitchen firsthand from Chris that evening. We were happy to see Roc go on to be quite the success story over the years. Sorry for this Rochester loss, but cheers to what's next for all involved.